Tuna-Stuffed Avocado

Snack · Easy · 8 min (8 prep + 0 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~71 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-freeNo-cook
Tuna-Stuffed Avocado — high-protein snack recipe

Tuna-Stuffed Avocado delivers 71 g of protein for just 6 g net carbs — zero stove time, ready in minutes. A filling, macro-balanced snack that won't spike your blood sugar.

71 gProtein
6 gNet carbs
30 gFat
10 gFiber
520Calories

Ingredients

  • 240 g Canned tuna in water (drained)
  • 1 Large egg (hard-boiled)
  • 1 Avocado
  • 50 g Plain 0% Greek yogurt
  • 40 g Red onion & celery
  • Lemon, Dijon, salt, pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method

  1. Halve and pit the avocado; scoop out a little to make room.
  2. Mix tuna with chopped egg, Greek yogurt, mustard, lemon, onion and celery.
  3. Pile the tuna salad into the avocado halves, including the scooped flesh.

Storage & make-ahead

Best assembled fresh. Prep the components up to 2 days ahead, keep chilled, and combine just before eating.

Tip

Avocado provides 10 g of fiber, which is why net carbs stay at ~6 g despite the whole fruit.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Plain 0% Greek yogurt → unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 520 kcal · 71 g protein · 6 g net carbs · 30 g fat (5 g sat) · 10 g fiber · 5 g sugar · 1160 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk, Egg, Fish. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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